Ep #111: Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Benefits in Perimenopause & Menopause with Danielle Meitiv

Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky

Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, educator, and Co-Founder of Morphus, interviews Danielle Meitiv about medicinal mushrooms.

Danielle's a scientist, a health coach, and a mom with Hashimoto’s. After 20 years working on climate science and policy and nearly thirty years with Hashimoto’s, she decided to change careers and study functional medicine. Her journey to healing her autoimmune condition and her clients led her to discover the incredible benefits of mushrooms, including culinary, medicinal, and even magical.

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Key Points:

• Medicinal Mushrooms:
  • Support immunity, reduce inflammation, improve sleep, enhance cognitive function, and regulate hormones.
  • Key varieties discussed:
    • Lion's Mane: Boosts brain health.
    • Reishi: Calming effects.
    • Cordyceps: Increases energy and balances hormones.
    • Other varieties: Shiitake, Turkey Tail, Chaga, and Chicken of the Woods.
• Psychedelic Mushrooms:
  • Potential treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
  • Microdosing may enhance mental clarity and emotional health.
• Autoimmune Disorders and Trauma:
  • The connection between trauma and autoimmune conditions.
  • Importance of reactive flexibility for better health.
• Safety Considerations:
  • Avoid foraging mushrooms without expert guidance—legal considerations regarding psychedelic mushrooms.
• Holistic Health Approach:
  • Combine nutrition and lifestyle changes with mushroom use for overall wellness.

This episode offers valuable insights into the healing potential of mushrooms and practical strategies for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Don't pick mushrooms for consumption in the forest unless you have training or are with a mushroom expert.
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